Workplace Administrator - CGRS Waikato at Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children, Waikato

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Workplace Administrator

• Apply your skills to a role that supports better outcomes for tamariki
• Join a supportive team that are committed to providing a high level of support to our Caregivers

The Workplace Administrator role is pivotal to us being able to provide caregivers the support they need.

Mō mātou | About us

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values:

• We put Tamariki first
• We believe Aroha is vital
• We respect the Mana of people
• We are Tika and Pono
• We value Whakapapa
• We recognise that Oranga is a journey

Our purpose is to ensure that all tamariki are in loving whānau and communities where oranga tamariki can be realised.  We believe that by getting involved early in their lives and showing love and care, we give children the best chance of growing into happy thriving New Zealanders.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Be part of a supportive team who are fully committed to providing a high level of support to our Caregivers through every aspect of their care journey, from enquiry and assessment, to training and preparation, and on-going support. 

This is a busy and varied role suited to an experienced and professional Administrator. Working under the supervision and guidance of a supervisor, you will be responsible for a broad range of administrative work in the Caregiver Recruitment and Support team. This may include communicating information to Caregivers, scheduling Caregiver hui and trainings, assisting Caregiver Social Workers to obtain information to inform assessments and reviews, collating data and maintaining reports, and keeping updated records on our information systems database.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

Key requirements of the role include: 

• Proven experience in office administration and customer service.
• A high level of competence in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite and able to type more than 40 wpm.
• Strong relationship building skills and experience dealing with members of the public.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective organisation, planning and time management skills.
• A full, clean, valid New Zealand driver's licence.
• New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency at time of application is required.
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture 

If you enjoy dealing with people, providing excellent customer service, and positively managing internal and external business relationships with ease, then we want to hear from you.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Oranga Tamariki offer an impartial remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. Annual remuneration for this position starts between $57,096.00 and $62,773.00 dependent on experience, with tenure-based progression steps available above this range. We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow. 

Oranga Tamariki is committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities and welcome applications from everyone who can meet the requirements of the role.

To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/

Me pēhea te tuku tono  | How to Apply

Apply online with your CV and Covering Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address. If you have any questions about role, please contact info_recruit@ot.govt.nz. 

Applications close: Friday 20th February 2026!